Category: Foundation - Topic: Foundation Crack Near Window
A crack in a your basement foundation near a window can pose a more serious problem than another foundation crack in another location. Your foundation may form hairline cracks when your house begins to settle, however, a foundation crack more than 1/2" thick near a window can be the cause of more sever damage. Water will get into the foundation crack, could cause it to expand and ruin you window area and foundation. A foundation crack more than a "hairline" cracks needs to be addressed immediately by a foundation professional.